Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Great Yarmouth. Evening classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, so you can study outside working hours. The course covers how to support teaching and learning in schools, building the practical skills schools look for in a teaching assistant. It runs over 144 hours in total. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course is delivered through NCFE.
Who this course is for
Support Teaching & Learning in Schools L3 Cert E&T (CCTAPL3C00 25/26GA) is based in the Childcare & Education department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll support teachers in planning and delivering classroom activities.
You'll learn how to assist pupils with their learning across different subjects.
You'll understand how to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing in school settings.
You'll develop skills in safeguarding and child protection relevant to school environments.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.
You'll understand inclusion and how to support pupils with additional needs.
You'll build knowledge of the curriculum and how schools are organised.
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classes at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions and practical tasks linked to supporting teaching and learning in schools. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence demonstrating your skills and knowledge. Entry requirements are available on request from the college.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in school.
Learning support assistant: work one to one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs.
Classroom assistant: help manage resources and activities during lessons.
Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA): take on more responsibility in the classroom once experienced.
Early years teaching assistant: support children in reception and nursery classes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a route into delivering training or teaching adults, if you want to move into that direction.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a deeper qualification for those moving toward a teaching role.
Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support: a higher education route for teaching assistants looking to progress further in schools.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): the full teaching qualification if you decide to train as a teacher.
